Category Archives: Local News
Explosion in car causes fire at Bloomington recycling yard
No hazardous materials caught on fire. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – No one was injured after a fire at a recycling yard in Bloomington on Tuesday....
Jul 20, 2021
Normal man in jail on attempted murder charges accused of hitting a correctional officer
Parks-Bullock is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 13 at 9:00 a.m. on the aggravated battery charges. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Normal man in the McLean County...
Jul 20, 2021
Normal Police asking for the public’s help in identifying retail theft suspects
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Normal Police. (Photo courtesy: Normal Police/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Normal Police are asking for the public’s help in identifyin...
Jul 20, 2021
Rivian makes an appearance during Blue Origin space launch
Rivian’s electric SUV made a cameo, as the flight passengers rode in the vehicle to the spacecraft. (Facebook/CBS News Radio) By Neil Doyle TEXAS – Billionaire Jeff Bezos and three ...
Jul 20, 2021
Federal COVID funds suggested to speed up Bloomington’s flood control efforts
The city council discussed the flooding at a committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday night, part of what city leaders pledge will be ongoing discussions in the coming weeks to come up with solutions. (P...
Jul 20, 2021
State is encouraging colleges to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine
Illinois State University students taking courses on campus who do not provide evidence of receiving the COVID vaccine will be required to participate in the COVID-19 on-campus testing program. (Faceb...
Jul 20, 2021
Illinois crops are responding to the rain
Corn condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo) By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 2.6 days suitable for...
Jul 20, 2021
Town Council approves $24 million underpass for Uptown Normal
The only no vote came from Town Council member Stan Nord. He considers the underpass a “luxury” item compared to higher priorities like infrastructure improvements. (Photo courtesy Town of...
Jul 20, 2021
Midwest Fiber noticing increase in illegal dumping
Each year, the company processes over 125,000 tons of recyclable material. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Fiber/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – From Mattresses to electronics, Midwest Fiber Recy...
Jul 19, 2021
Chicago man behind bars on quarter-million-dollar bond in McLean County
According to court documents, Allen remains behind bars on a $500,000 bond. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Chicago man remains behind bars in McLean County on a quarter-mil...
Jul 19, 2021
